Kalayaan issue 8

I've finally colored a cover of Kalayaan. :)

Kalayaan is created by Gio Paredes

Bayan Knights: the first year

It also started with an idea, and like everything else wonderful, it all seemed like just a dream. The best thing about dreams is that it is free. Realizing that dream is another thing altogether - there will be costs, sacrifices and consequences. All things considered, we are all willing to take them. The start of this venture was easy enough. I've sent out invitations and hope that people will consider trying this idea out, without anything to lose except for their agreement to one simple task - to support, each and every Bayan Knight who will join the cause, past, present and future members.

Bayan Knights is not just the name of our comicbook. It was a title, an opportunity to be there when we really needed, right at the center of everything. A chance to touch people, to help fuel their dreams and forge them into a reality. A choice to voice out ideas and to be empowered and do something you'd only think of maybe finishing.

The initial member was 7, now we are forty plus strong. Each one dedicated to improve their craft, fueled by talented people around them. Their second family. I am
not really sure how to sum up all the things we've achieved within the year. But try, I will.

In a span of a year, we've managed to finish and publish two issues of Bayan Knights, backed with numerous independently published and owned books like BOY IPIS, KALAYAAN, SANDUGUAN, MANANABAS, GWAPOMAN, MORION and many more.

We managed to work with other studios and artists, breaching walls and boundaries. Helping each other for the sake of our local comics industry.

We've been featured in newspapers, magazines, including online reviews. We are thankful for these people for spreading the word for us.

Some of us are now working together for projects, making things easier, faster and more profitable for the members/family.

The real magic here is the undeniable truth that there is a hero in all of us. We can work together if we just do things simple and right. Frankly I was worried when I started this, thinking that putting all these people in one table could be quite a handful. A headache to beat all headaches and I feared the worst. Surprisingly, as it turned out, these fine talented individuals are just so warm funny and so easy to be with - a different kind of headache, but a headache nonetheless.

I thought I was helping them by giving them a favor with all this. Now, I find myself lucky for all their help. They are all truly a blessing to be with. We are cooking up a storm my friends, I do hope you'll be with us for another year. Thank you for the company. All I can say is, you wouldn't want to miss what we have in store for another year.

We have yet to sail countless seas with our ship, for this is just the beginning. Won't you come and join us with this voyage now? All we really needed was a little faith to blow us towards our destination, through your hearts.

-Gilbert Monsanto
a Bayan Knight

SS: Alagad ng batas page 4

ikaapat na labas :)

Bayan Knights #1 VARIANT COVER

The stocks are dwindling. This will be the next cover you'll see for the possible reprint of our first issue. So, If you can, grab your white version of this cover.

The DARK

Another coming soon book under Sacred Mountan's Bayan Knights Event books.
The DARK

KOMIKON AWARDS '09 Nominee for BEST SCENE

METRO COMIC-CON poster

Thank you!

May IPIS! May IPIS!!!!!

Dumating na ang copies ng Boy Ipis issue 1

Order na! hehe.

The 1st Metro Comic-Con Schedule of Activites

MCC Program of Activities

August 8, 2009 - Saturday
10AM – Ribbon Cutting

Onstage Activities
11-AM – Band Performance – Matilda

12PM – Suspended Animation Media
Get to know the people behind the SAM (Suspended Animation Media), Yuri Timg, Abet Ongkingco and Lali Saulo-Ongkingco as they explain how your concepts can come to life.

1PM – Creativoices Panel
What would you do, if you find out that you're actually "talking" to Naruto? Meet the voices behind your favorite anime shows and learn more about the art of voice acting, hosted by the Voice Master, Pocholo Gonzales!

2PM – Pinoy Toy Kolektors: Show me your desk Awarding
See PTK member’s creativity in designing their own desk full of toys, action figures, statues and replicas. The best will be awarded with an Exclusive Mono Vinyl Toy courtesy of Mindstyle, PTK Shirt and Mug

2:30PM – Craze Cosprsay product launch
A new product promoted by cosplay.ph that will dye your hair with different colors. NOTE: It's washable!

3PM – Band Performance – Gupit Binata X

4PM – Indie Film Panel – Alessandro Productions
Learn the secrets of Indie Film making and see how Filipino Indie Films made it in the international scene hosted by Film maker, Paolo Herras, of Alessandro Productions.

5PM – Indie Comic Panel
Bakemono High. Bayan Knights. Maskarado. Sanduguan. Trese. Unstoppable. YOUR OWN INDIE TITLE COULD BE NEXT! Visit the Indie Comic Panel and know more about indie-making from Gilbert Monsanto, Budjette Tan, and friends!

6PM - Pinoy Mainstream Artists Panel
Meet some of the country's internationally-acclaimed comic book artists! Listen and learn how they made it in the industry. Get the chance to ask them questions about anything under the sun. Featuring Carlo Pagulayan, Harvey Tolibao, Jay David Ramos, Ernest Jocson, Stephen Segovia and Mico Suayan.

7PM – Band Performance – Giniling Festival

*other activities
Costrip Day – Cosplay.ph booth
Are you shy to stand up on stage but has the guts to wear your favorite anime, mecha and pinoy superhero? Then be what ever you wanna be and join the “Unleash the Hero within Costrip day.”

Toy Customization Contest – Cosplay.ph booth
Attention toy customizers everywhere! Get a chance to win exciting prizes at the MCC Toy Customization Contest! Just bring your customized toy and register at the Cosplay.ph booth. One toy per registrant only. Sponsored by Magnavision and Otakuzine.

August 9, 2009 – Sunday
10am – Opening
Onstage Activities

11am – Band Performance – Los Chupacabras

12pm – International Game Developers Association – Manila Chapter
IGDA will be sharing their knowledge and will have a panel discussion regarding game development and the gaming industry.

1pm – Creativoices Voice acting contest
You think you could scare EUGENE as the voice of the dreaded TAGURO? Or make MIYAKA fall in love with you as TAMAHOME? Join the voice acting contest and find out! Awesome prizes await THE NEXT VOICE ACTING STAR!

2pm - E-games
What's new with the world of online gaming? Join E-Games as they present their latest online game in town. There will be demos, promotions and other exciting stuff!

3pm – Band Performance – Gorgoro

4pm – Animax Cosplay Competition
Talented cosplayers will take part and showcase their live performances as ANIMAX gives you “Animax Cosplay Star” and be the next Cosplay Idol.

7pm – Band Performance - Nexxus
*Other Activities
Comics Creation 101 – Conference Room SM Megatrade Hall.
Learn how to draw, ink, color and build up your portfolio and get a chance to have your art critiqued by some of the country’s best comic book artists!


See you there!

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KOMIKON AWARDS '09 nominations

Got this email just yesterday :)

CONGRATULATIONS!!! You and your works are nominated in the upcoming KOMIKON AWARDS 2009.
Nominations were held last July 01 - 15, 2009. You were nominated for the following categories:

For Best Comic Series:
Bayan Knights by Gilbert Monsanto and the Bayan Knights, Sacred Mountain Publications (http://bayanknights.deviantart.com/)

For Best Comic Creator/s:
Gilbert Monsanto (Bayan Knights, Rambol, Tropa ) (http://www.gilbertmonsanto.blogspot.com/)
Bayan Knights (Bayan Knights) (http://bayanknights.blogspot.com/)

For Best Cover: -
Bayan Knights issue 1 by Gilbert Monsanto, pencils; Edgar Tadeo, inks; Rain Beredo and Mark Anthony Taduran, colors
Bayan Knights issue 2 by Lan Medina , pencils; Gilbert Monsanto, colors

For Komiks Character of the Year: -
Boy Ipis of Bayan Knights, by Paul Michael Ignacio (http://astigingboyipis.deviantart.com/art/ANG-ASTIGING-BOY-IPIS-issue-1-129832338)

For Best Comic Scene: -
The Bayan Knights in an epic battle against the endless battalion of wolf-monsters, called “Sipakas” (Bayan Knights Issue 2)

For Comics Aid Award:

Gilbert Monsanto is a writer, an artist and a publisher of local comics. He owns the Sacred Mountain Publications which published titles such as Tropa, Rambol and Bayan Knights. Gilbert formed the Bayan Knights calling on independent comic creators who wants their characters to be recognized by forming a unique league of Filipino superheroes. He is also known internationally, working on different comics abroad.

Ayala Foundation for Bayan Knights#2


Voting period will be from August 10 – September 20, 2009. The official list of nominees and voting procedures will be announced anytime next week. Visit http://komikon.deviantart.com or http://komikon.blogspot.com for updates. Winners will be announced at the 5th Phiippine Annual Komiks Convention (KOMIKON) in October.


Good Luck!
KOMIKON Committee

Sagot sa gamot?

Pinepressure naman ngayon ng Govt ang mga multinational Pharma companies para ibaba ang gamot ng 50%? ano ba sila? baka magsialisan ang mga iyan sa bansa at lumipat sa ibang bansa, tayo rin ang iiyak! Kahit maging piso pa ang mga gamot pero wala namang piso ang mga maliliit na tao, di pa rin sila makakabili ng gamot no?

Sarhento Sagrado ALAGAD NG BATAS page 3

SS: Alagad ng batas page 2

BAYAN KNIGHTS using animoto

Darna art colored

Darna art

Something new lang na nagawa ko :)

A DREAM REALIZED

Somebody wrote me an email today:


Good day Sir Gilbert Monsanto,

I just want to share with you this piece of nostalgia. Attached with this email is a scanned page from the Letters to the Editor page of the Superman Comics published locally by Atlas, I think this was published during the latter 80's. I just want to congratulate that the dream you had envisioned at the time you wrote your letter is now a reality via your Bayan Knights. No small thanks to you that we now have a bunch of original Superheroes and their own stories to tell. I think this would be fun if you'll post this on your blog. I just want to show that with persistence and a lot of perseverance we all can achieve our dreams--and certainly you had achieved yours.
Along with this is the cover of the comics where your letter appeared.

More power to you and to your league of Knights who staunchly fights for the revival of the Komiks Industry here in the Philippines. I admire all of your efforts.

Thanks for now,
-jzhunagev-






Thank you my friend for reminding me about the dream. Keep looking forward right?
I dont have the copy of this reprint anymore. It is nice to know that you still have it with you.

So I guess, I'll have to ask people again on this one. Who's with me? Para sa Komiks!

coming soon!

Just something we are planning to finish within the year :)
This piece is only 90% done.